One club alluded to picking their squad then including the one kid they think might go to the Jets. if he doesnt make the Jets they said he'll play 13's or 14's next year each week depending on whats best for the club and player.If that means some kids some weeks get a few less minutes then its outweighed by having a quality player in their team and helping the team perform better.
The TAs like Fox and Sterry have been hired for this very purpose, get out and scout players as well as get out and watch games and then go back to clubs and speak to them on where the clubs and coaches can improve on.
I think I know who you are talking about, which is disgraceful but no doubt the TD will be talking to the player and parents about why it is a bad idea and shouldn't go and it does come down to the choice of the player and parent ultimately.I know a TD who doesnt like losing players to nnsw. Wonder what will happen if nnsw wants some of those players? Parents choice?
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"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
Grandson who is handy is putting in eoi for jdl 11s trials soon. Which club has the good coaches and good culture?
Tough questions.
Good coaches is a little tough. Even the best clubs have average coaches from time to time.
To maximise your grandsons chances the best bet is just to get him into the best club he can get into.
A caveat as this is just my opinion based on watching JDL over the last few years.
1st options:
Jaffa's, Olympic, Magic, Edgeworth
2nd options:
Charlestown, Maitland, Adamstown, New Lambton
3rd options:
Lake Macquarie, Valentine, Weston, Cooks Hill
If your grandson can't make any of the above teams then I'd try his closest local team from the rest:
Wallsend, South Cardiff, West Wallsend, Kahibah, Belswans.
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"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
Loads of BS, but last straw was probably the COVID misinformation that saw posts removed and the thread canned. I can’t remember any of the names that contributed to the shit talking to see if they’ve been banned.
On a different note:
How are all the young ones coping with the season pause and likely cancellation?
This week we were supposed to be in Coffs Harbour for the gala day up there and my lad is very disappointed we are going to miss it.
He was also looking forward to the last round of the season which pitted 2 of the stronger teams in Under 11's against each other. Last time they played neither team could manage to score a goal in a very entertaining game.
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"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
There was some Magic people upset that an Olympic player got an exemption off NSW Health which Magic weren't happy about because it made it harder for Magic to beat Olympic.
Then someone named the player which is straight away a no no and resulted in the deletion and locking of the thread
I’ve watched a fair few games over the last few months and it looks like NNSW has pipped the better sides vs one another. But what I have noticed has happened is some clubs have taken winning to a new level. Some teams loading up squads whilst others never taking off their stronger players searching for that big win 🤦 All I can say is I am glad my sons coaches aren’t buying into it. Our weakest player plays the same minutes as our strongest player as it should be in SAP level. Leave the chest pumping for NPL when points come into it.
Some coaches and clubs need a reality check. Even leave the chest pumping for NPL seniors when people actually rememberOriginally Posted by Doopche;251***
It been that was since the start. Some coaches wanna win games for them ego more than the kids Same some coaches always playing kids in 1 position. Oh little Jimmy is a striker he can only play striker, at 9,10 yrs old. WTF. When do the other kids get to have a fair go at scoring. All kids shld play all positions in sap. Real Stupid when kids just got one place & do it all gamesOriginally Posted by Doopche;251***
Some parents are the same as well and may put pressure on coach. I've heard at least one story of a mother complaining to the coach and then the TD about their U9 son being put in the back line during games because "he is a striker and has always played as a striker". The kid is 8yo, anyone who believes that rubbish shouldn't be allowed to say anything